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Recipe of the Week features simple, practical recipes accented with a top chef's personal touch. This week, Joe Dunn of Island Merchant shares his recipe for Caribbean Pumpkin Bisque.

Caribbean Pumpkin Bisque (Serves 4)
By Joe Dunn

 
Ingredients
  0.25 cup

butter

  2 large Vidalia onions, sliced
  1 - leek
  2 - cloves garlic, chopped
  0.50 teaspoon cumin, ground
  0.50 teaspoon coriander, ground
  1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
  3 pounds Calabaza, seeded, peeled and diced (use Butternut Squash if not available)
  2 quarts chicken stock
  0.50 cup white wine
  2 teaspoons salt
  2 teaspoons pepper
  8 sprigs thyme, stems removed
   
Preparation
  1

Melt butter in large stock pot.

  2

Add sliced onions, leeks, and garlic and carmelize - careful not to burn.

  3

Add all spices, stir 2-3 minutes.

  4

Add Calabaza and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.

  5

Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

  6

Add the wine and bring to a low simmer again for 20 minutes.

  7

Remove from heat, let cool for 45 minutes.

  8

Blend until smooth in a blender.

  9

Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with thyme.